Preimplantation Diagnosis (PGD) is a genetic screening test based on next generation sequencing.
PGD is an option for couples whose offspring are at high risk of developing a serious hereditary disease.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a genetic examination of the embryo before (pre-) implantation in the uterus. For this purpose, certain cells are removed from the embryo approximately five days after fertilization and genetically examined. The removal of these cells does not usually harm the embryo. Embryos that are unaffected by the genetic change being studied are then selected for transfer to the woman’s uterus.
Even if there is no fertility problem, in vitro fertilization (IVF/ICSI) is still required for PGD in order to examine the embryos in the laboratory.
